Open to L6 / Staff opportunities

Building Software, Products, and Halal Businesses With Purpose

Entrepreneur. Software Engineer. Halal Investor. Currently focused on Noorkin — a product studio creating subscription tools for intentional digital living.

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Current Focus

Building Noorkin into a portfolio of useful subscription products.

Noorkin is where my team and I ship small, focused tools that solve recurring problems. The goal is simple: create products people use every month, earn sustainable recurring revenue, and keep building without compromising our values.

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Building in public

  • Noorlock — Android, iOS, and browser extension to block short-form video distractions.
  • More products — launching under the Noorkin brand as we validate recurring problems.
  • Goal — sustainable monthly recurring revenue from useful, ethical software.

The Journey

I'm Shafiul Islam — a tenured software engineer at Amazon with 8+ years of experience, founder of Carrot Soft and Noorkin, and a halal investor building businesses rooted in Islamic principles. From products to restaurants, rent-to-rent properties, and digital marketing, I believe in creating opportunities that empower people financially so they can pursue their true purpose. Every day, I strive to be a better version of myself.

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What I'm Building

01

Noorkin

The main focus: subscription products for intentional living, starting with Noorlock.

02

Carrot Soft

A bootstrap software company delivering digital solutions for businesses ready to scale.

03

Digital Marketing Agency

Helping brands grow their online presence with data-driven strategies and authentic storytelling.

04

Restaurant Investments

Investing in halal food businesses that serve communities with quality and integrity.

05

Rent to Rent Property

Building a property portfolio that generates sustainable, halal income streams.

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For Recruiters & Hiring Managers

5+ years at Amazon. Building at scale.

Software Development Engineer II at Amazon London — Prime Video. Billions in licensed asset value automated. Top-tier performance rating. Open to L6 / Staff Engineer opportunities.

  • Java
  • AWS
  • System Design
  • SQL
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Distributed Systems
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Thoughts & Insights

On halal finance, technology, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

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Why Halal Investing Is the Future

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